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Ireland 1 France 2: Melvine Malard double sees France beat Ireland in Tallaght – as it happened
Ireland suffer home defeat in opening Group A2 fixture
Ken Early: Infantino unlikely to reflect on World Cup host US attacking participant Iran
Fifa chief has never been afraid to risk a little embarrassment in pursuit of what he wants
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘In March, I will show the Irish players our plans for the World Cup’
The Republic of Ireland manager discusses his formative years in Iceland, a ‘sexy’ job in Jamaica, and planning for the playoff against the Czech Republic - and beyond
Who is going to stand up for football against Gianni Infantino?
When you think what Fifa could be, it’s sad to see what it is
‘Mexico is losing everything’: Expats in Ireland react to violence at home
‘History shows us that when a cartel leader falls, somebody else takes their place’
Death of a Mexican drug lord: Killing of ‘El Mencho’ prompts violent revenge attacks and fears for World Cup
In the News podcast: Cartel boss El Mencho was killed in daring military raid on Sunday
Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing
Country’s president says there is ‘no risk’ for those visiting for Fifa games after military killed drug lord ‘El Mencho’
Why is Ireland boycotting the Eurovision but not the Nations League?
Some people claim boycotts make no difference. No one will even notice Ireland’s absence from the Eurovision, they say. Well, the people of Ireland will notice
Sonia O’Sullivan: Athletes do not like compromise – just ask Roy Keane or Lindsey Vonn
Stubbornness and determination run through Winter Olympics and the film about Saipan
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League
Association voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA’s suspension from club and international competitions last year
Ice agents on the streets, travel bans: Should the US host the World Cup?
In the News podcast: Irish fans flocked to USA 94, the mood in the US is very different now
Czech manager describes Irish style as ‘island football’ ahead of World Cup playoff
Koubek: ‘Ireland are an average team in terms of play, but with an immense heart’
Mario Kempes didn’t find me by accident - this was a targeted hit
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. It has been commodified like everything else, because we have no secrets from our phones
The Minister says ‘Death’ is calling and you must not answer
Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home
Mexico: 11 shot dead in ‘regrettable and cowardly’ soccer field attack
Woman and child among 12 injured in Guanajuato state, one of country’s most violent due to drug cartel turf wars
Caoimhín Kelleher: ‘We need to get the country to a World Cup’
The Republic of Ireland goalkeepers on an unforgettable night in Hungary, his successful switch to Brentford and the prospect of heading to North America this summer
Could European countries boycott the World Cup over Donald Trump?
Some key figures expect military aggression would be the breaking point for Uefa
No anxiety among Irish athletes about US situation ahead of Olympics, says OFI
World Cup matches in United States will be seen as a measure of how 2028 LA Olympics may look
Multi-millionaire Messi couldn’t be bought, no matter how hard Al-Ittihad tried
Roy Keane makes a dig, Liam Rosenior practices his clapping, Lisandro Martínez gets the last laugh
Czech Republic put faith in Miroslav Koubek to relight their fire
New manager has wasted no time preparing for World Cup play-off against resurgent Republic of Ireland in March
FAI to reward loyal Ireland fans for World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague
Just over 1,000 tickets for the Fortuna Arena clash go on sale next week
New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoff
Miroslav Koubek said Denmark are ‘more football-orientated’ than Ireland
‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and clearing his name
Former Uefa president talks candidly on his downfall, the game’s governance and Gianni Infantino
How to replace Josh Cullen and other questions for Hallgrímsson ahead of World Cup playoffs
Irish manager will be hopeful of a swift return from injury for Chiedozie Ogbene
At least we’re not Greenland, an Atlantic island with limited defences, strategic value and Russian ships around it
Plus: Coveney cash-in on €3 million holiday home, high-stake backgammon, and the case for another public holiday
Revealed: The top 10 most-watched TV shows in Ireland in 2025
But soaps, drama and news among most-watched programmes on RTÉ Player
Kevin Kilbane: The record needs to be set straight about the Saipan film. We were not a pub team on tour
Cartoonish film is funny but the record needs to be set straight on a few falsehoods
World Cup players to have lifelike ‘AI avatars’ for use in VAR offside decisions
Fifa claims personalised avatars will improve precision and speed of decision making
Scotland to have national bank holiday after first World Cup fixture
First minister announces plan for bank holiday on Monday, June 15th after opening game against Haiti
Malachy Clerkin: Trump is showing Fifa what a shameful mistake its bogus peace prize was
The US president has spent the month since his award showing Gianni Infantino and the world that he is the war-mongerer in chief
Sport 2026 crystal ball: Our team of pundits share their predictions
Who will win the World Cup? Does the Six Nations still matter? Who will claim the All-Ireland? And who is set for a breakthrough year?
Irish Embassy spent thousands on 1994 World Cup tickets to prevent ‘riotous situation’
British travel agent went bust in June 1994, leaving many travelling fans without their allocation
The state of Irish tourism: ‘78 buses cramming into the Cliffs of Moher is not a quality experience’
Tourism needs to respond to a desire from American visitors for an immersive experience when they come here, say travel experts
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